Players from the Brazilian national women's football team have protested against sexual harassment, days after the head of the country's football federation was suspended for a month.
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Ahead of Friday's international against Russia, the Brazilian team unfurled a banner with the words "no to harassment."
Marta, Formiga and other players also shared a coordinated message to their social media on Friday.
"Every day, thousands of people are affected by moral and sexual harassment and are disrespected, especially us women," the players wrote.
Saying no to sexual harassment goes beyond words and the turf - it's about action, the message continued.
"We are calling on men and women to name this," the players wrote.
Brazilian football federation (CBF) president Rogerio Caboclo was handed an initial 30-day suspension by the CBF ethics commission after being accused of sexual and moral assault by a employee of the confederation.
According to a media report, he allegedly asked a female employee about her sex life and insulted her. He also allegedly tried to control her relationships with other employees and her style of dress.
Caboclo denies all accusations.
"The allegations are very serious" and have shaken the players, Brazil's Swedish trainer Pia Sundhage said at a press conference ahead of the match on Friday.
Australian Associated Press
